About Voicelab
Den Haag

From discovery to confidence:
Open up your voice

Over Voicelab Den Haag About Voicelab Den Haag

Why Voicelab

When people think about singing, many believe it is an innate ability. But this is not true at all. Most people can learn to sing better and the best singers have had a lot of practice. At Voicelab Den Haag, we believe that everyone can further discover their own voice and thereby learn to sing better.

Singing Lessons at Voicelab Den Haag

At Voicelab Den Haag, I offer group singing lessons from Monday to Thursday evenings at various levels. Whether you’re a beginner, have some experience, or want to refine your technique, we have a suitable group for you. You’ll also receive exercises to practice at home and explanations about the technique, so you can work on your own and progress even faster. You can also choose 1-on-1 singing lessons. These are mostly available during the day.

Intro course

Are you a beginner and would like to learn more about singing and your voice? Would you like to gain more confidence when singing and gain strength in your voice? Then this introductory course Start2sing is for you! You will be taught by an experienced singing teacher.

Group Lesson

Do you want regular weekly singing lessons or are you already more experienced? Then the weekly group lessons are for you. We work hard in the lessons and sing songs in different styles to develop your voice broadly. There are classes for beginners as well as advanced students.

1-1 lessons

It is also possible to take private lessons weekly or every other week. We will then work on what you need. You can choose your own style of music: from classical to pop, jazz and soul. Together with teacher Boukje van Gelder you will discover more about your voice.

About the Method: Voice Construction

There are various singing methods. In Voicelab Den Haag, teacher Boukje works with the Voice Construction method. With this method, you learn to convert natural body responses (fright and scream) into conscious settings for singing. You receive clear instructions on how to use your voice optimally while singing, without focusing on every detail at the muscle level of what you need to do. The technique assumes that your brain is not capable of controlling different things simultaneously. You search for the most efficient route for you to be ready for your notes.

In my experience, this technique is fundamentally different from any other technique I have had (for example, abdominal breathing is not involved). You can achieve good results quickly with this.

Read more about the Voice Construction Method.

Boukje van Gelder

SINGING TEACHER THE HAGUE

About Me

My name is Boukje and I am a singing teacher at VoiceLab Den Haag. In 2019, I completed my Master of Classical Singing at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. In my lessons, I always try to give personal input to the student on how he or she can solve a problem with singing. I teach according to the VoiceConstruction method®. In this method, you learn how to prepare your body for singing. In addition, I have knowledge of the classical bel canto method and I am affiliated with the Association of Singing Pedagogues to always apply new insights.
Sasha:
"The classes are a lot of fun, they focus on what you want as a student and you get a lot of tools to grow. They are absolutely worth it!"
Esmay:
"Because of these singing lessons I regain my self-confidence. There is thought about which techniques suit me."
Nichelle:
"The teacher was very friendly and attentive.You can also tell she is a professional, she also puts you at ease. She motivates me to get started."
Sindy:
"The classes are personalised, fun & educational and totally worth investing in (even if you're starting from scratch, like me!)."